Grade 4

Mitsubishi FTO 1997

This 1997 Mitsubishi FTO (DE3A) is for sale at Japanese auction at USS Osaka on 2 October 2026, lot 30049. Auction grade 4, interior grade C, 91,000 km (about 56,500 miles), manual, 5-speed, blue. Bids close at 9pm UK time on Thursday 1 October. It is 25 years old or more, so it can be imported to the USA and Australia.

Auction grade: 4
Mileage: 91,000 km
Year: 1997
Gearbox: Manual, 5-speed

The auction sheet

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The inspector’s own report on this car, as issued by the auction house. It is written in Japanese; we can translate it into English for you below. You can also save the sheet image and put it through any AI or translation app yourself; our reading is checked against the auction houses’ codes and grades.

Minimum bid£2,400

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4

Good

Average wear for age and mileage. Minor scratches and dents, mechanically sound.

S / 6
5
4.5
4
3.5
3
2
R / RA

Best to worst. This car is grade 4.

Interior grade C

What the letters on a sheet diagram mean

A: Scratch
U: Dent
W: Wave or repair: W1 is light, W3 is heavy
S: Rust
C: Corrosion
P: Paint mark or blemish
X: Panel needs replacing
XX: Panel has been replaced
B: Dent with a scratch
G: Stone chip in the glass

Specification

Year: 1997
Mileage: 91,000 km
Gearbox: Manual, 5-speed
Engine: 2,000cc
Fuel: —
Drive: —
Steering: —
Colour: Blue
Trim: GX Sports Package
Model code: DE3A
Chassis number: —
Auction house: USS Osaka
Lot number: 30049

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